Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Sent To Committee
(Senate)
-
Jan. 9, 2008

Legislation -
Bill Sent To Committee
(House)
-
May 15, 2007

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(37-24) -
May 14, 2007(Key vote)

Title: Death Penalty For Certain Murders

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill reinstating the death penalty for the murder of police officers.

Highlights:

- Requires that a person not sentenced to death for the intentional murder of a police officer, peace officer or employee of the Department of Correctional Services be sentenced to life in prison without parole (§ 2).
- Allows a person convicted of the intentional murder of police officer, peace officer, or employee of the Department of Correctional Services to be given the death penalty (§ 4).